isted below are the main walking routes in mid Wales and Shropshire. For further details please follow the link to the Ramblers Association website at the foot of this page.

lyndwr's Way National Trail

This scenic route through central Wales visits many sites associated with the 15th century hero Owain Glyndwr. It was originally a recreational route but has been upgraded and partially re-routed was reopened as a National Trail in April 2002. more...

ffa's Dyke Path National Trail
Chepstow to Prestatyn 283km/177 miles

Fascinating if sometimes challenging path along the English/Welsh border via Hay, Knighton and Llangollen. Passes 100km/60 miles of the 8th century dyke and is rich in scenic variety and historic interest.more...

evern Way
Near Plynlimon, Powys, to Severn Beach, near Bristol 338km/210 miles

A long and exciting source to sea walk, from the wild mid-Wales hills via Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Worcester and Gloucester to the estuary. more...

erry Ridgeway
Dolfar, Powys to Bishops Castle, Shropshire 15 miles

Its known as the oldest road in Wales and is a former drovers route, where cattle were taken from Wales to markets in England. more...

ontgomery Canal
Frankton Junction to Newtown, Montgomeryshire 35 miles

Walk from the junction with the Llangollen Canal to Newtown, mainly along the canal path. more...

nn Griffiths Walk
Pont Llogel, Llwydiarth to Pontrobert 7 miles

A beautiful walk full of contrasting Powys landscapes and offering views of the Berwyn mountains. more...

ortimer Trail
Ludlow to Kington 8km/30 miles

A walk through the Marches of England, taking in extensive forests, limestone tops and gentle pastures in an area dominated in mediaeval times by the Mortimer family, one of the most powerful Norman earldoms. It follows a succession of hills and ridges, crossing the valleys of the rivers Teme, Lugg and Arrow, with some strenuous climbs.

It is possible to walk the route in three sections using public transport. Five loops leave the Trail at arpole, Wigmore, Lingen, Shobdon and Titley, providing descents from the high ridges and opportunities for shorter circular walks.

The Trail was established by Herefordshire Council, inspired by an idea by local author David Minton, and fully opened in 2002.

hropshire Way
Circular from Shrewsbury 217.5km/136 miles

Large wriggling tour of the county originally devised by local Ramblers in the late 1970s and subsequently expanded, taking in the Shrewsbury Canal, Shropshire Hills, Bishop's Castle, Clun, Craven Arms, Ludlow, the Clee Hills, Wenlock Edge, the World Heritage Site at Ironbridge, the Wrekin and Wem, where a northern extension connects with Whitchurch and Grindley Brook on the Llangollen Canal. Two alternative routes are offered around the Long Mynd area.

A shorter linear route, Wild Edric's Way, uses substantial sections of the Shropshire Way to link Church Stretton and Ludlow (79km/49 miles), and provides an alternative route through the Shropshire Hills including the Long Mynd and Kerry Ridgeway. The name commemorates a Saxon warrior at the time of William the Conqueror.

isted below are additional walks in Shropshire. For further details, along with maps, please follow the link to The WalkingBritain website.

he Countryside Council for Wales has recently launched a new Countryside Code.

• Repsect - Protect - Enjoy
• Be Safe - plan ahead and follow any signs.
  
• Leave gates and property as youfind them.
  
• Protect plants and animals.
  
• Take your litter home.
  
• Keep dogs under close control.
  
• Consider other people.